Nothing pairs better than music and beer, and midstate residents will have several options to find both on July 19.

Three different beer and music festivals will be held in the region that afternoon and evening, and if you play your cards right (and responsibly!) you might even be able to attend all three!

Blues and Brews

Wine will take a backseat as the Mount Hope Estate and Winery presents the fifth annual Blues and Brews event. The venue will host two sessions of beer, blues and food. Bring your appetite, as admission grants an all-you-can-eat pass to a menu that includes crab, brisket, hush puppies, shrimp, potato salad and more. Music will be provided by Angelo M.

Be aware that admission must be purchased in advance, and no tickets can be purchased on the day of the event.

The Dauphin County Parks and Recreation department will celebrate with their first annual Brew Festival at Fort Hunter Park in Susquehanna Township. Over 30 craft brews and a variety of food will be available for sampling, provided by restaurants and breweries such as Appalachian Brewing Company, Lancaster Brewing Company and Troegs Brewery. Entertainment will come in the form of performances from music groups Colebrook Road, Mark DeRose and The Ogham Stones, as well as home brew demonstrations for the hands-on type of beer enthusiasts.

The last beer and music event in the area is the Backyard Bash & Brewfest in downtown Harrisburg. The event is a street party that will raise money for This charity, with donations going to support Helping Kids & Seniors. That donation will give attendees a free supply of beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, soda and water, and musical entertainment will be provided by Smooth Like Clyde, Vinyl Groov and DJ Ray Rossi.